How to Make Irish Champ - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Champ is a traditional Irish dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a creamy and comforting mashed potato dish that is full of flavor and is the perfect side dish to accompany any main meal. The origins of Irish Champ can be traced back to the 18th century, and it has remained a beloved staple in Irish cuisine ever since.

The key ingredient in Irish Champ is, of course, the humble potato. Ireland has a long history of potato cultivation, and the potato has been a stap...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes well, then return to the pot and cover with a clean dish towel. Place the pot over very low heat until potatoes are dry, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and green onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Once potatoes are dry, add butter and salt; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in warm milk mixture until well combined, then season with pepper.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1209mg